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30/11/2013

Business news : Snowsports Industry Gets Behind Goggle Gap Project

The Goggle Gap Project, initiated by a collaboration of snow sports
industry manufacturers and associations, was recently adopted by
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) to address the issue of correct
helmet fit.

Launched this week, the campaign is aimed at increasing kids and
pre-teens awareness as well as their parents with supportive materials
that demonstrate correct sizing, fitting and adjustments for helmet +
goggle systems in a fun and memorable way.

When a helmet and goggle system doesn’t fit well together, it can
leave a portion of the forehead exposed creating Goggle Gap. The space
on your forehead, or Goggle Gap, can be left completely bare due to a
poor-fitting helmet and goggle system, becoming severely sun or wind
burned or exposed to frostbite on cold days. With 1.5 million goggle
units and 1.1 million helmet units purchased in the 2012/13 season, the
goggle gap could impact many of the 4.4 million youth that participated
in snow sports in 2012/13.

“Like with any sport, there are many details to consider when
purchasing ski and snowboard gear, the Goggle Gap Project is just
another way that equipment manufacturers and specialty retail stores are
collaborating to educate parents, teens and really everyone on the
importance of proper fitting snow sports headgear,” says David Ingemie,
SIA’s president.

For a proper fit, the brim of the helmet should be flush with the
top of the goggles. Any space larger than 1/4 inch means your helmet and
goggle setup does not fit properly, 1/4 inch or is probably acceptable
only if the liner materials of the goggle and helmet cover all skin
areas.

“With so many choices in goggles and helmets - there’s really no
reason not to have a system that works great and looks great as well,”
added Ingemie.

To fix the dreaded Goggle Gap, consumers can find information on
helmet/goggle proper fit in the KidZone section of SIA’s consumer
website Snowlink.com or bring their helmet/goggles into a snow sports
specialty retailer and try different combinations with the help of an
expert.

Resorts and retailers are encouraged to download the Goggle Gap posters
on outlining the do’s and don’ts of helmet/goggle fit - perfect for
displaying in ski school buildings, rental shops, retail shops, and the
base lodge.

More information about the Goggle Gap Project is at
Snowlink.com/gogglegap.

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